Downer, MN
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Minnesota
Downer is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Minnesota. It is 4.5 miles SW of Baker, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 56580.
Downer at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 56580
- Nearest town
- Baker (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.7542, -96.4867
Weather in Downer now
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Downer weather by the hour
Downer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Downer.
This week in Downer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Downer
What is the weather usually like in Downer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 0°F average low
- 26.1 inprecipitation per year · 663 mm
- 52.7 insnowfall per year · 134 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Downer: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOORHEAD, MN US (USC00215586), adjusted for the elevation of Downer.
Downer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Downer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:04 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 2 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 9:18 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 6:40 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:27 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 8:02 AM | 4:40 PM | 8 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Downer?
Downer has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).
It gets about 26.1 inches (663 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 53 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Downer is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Downer
The closest live webcam is Barnesville › South-east: I-94: I-94 EB W of T.H.9 (MP 21.2 - 140th Av S), 4.8 miles SE of Downer.
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Questions about Downer
Where is Downer, MN?
Downer is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Minnesota, 4.5 miles SW of Baker.
What county is Downer in?
Downer is in Clay County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Downer, MN?
The ZIP code for Downer is 56580.
What is the nearest town to Downer?
Baker, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Downer?
Yes. The closest is Barnesville › South-east: I-94: I-94 EB W of T.H.9 (MP 21.2 - 140th Av S), 4.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Downer?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Downer?
January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Downer?
About 26.1 inches (663 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Downer?
Yes, about 53 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Downer?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Downer have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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